Acalanto means the cherish, in animate a child, carrying it to his chest and singing them to sleep.
Acalanto is a variation of affection. These terms constitute a semantic link between heat and warm, and mean to warm, to snuggle to the chest, lull, fall asleep, cheer, soothe, soothe, comfort, flatter, comfort, enliven, nurture inwardly.
In the figurative sense, acalanto means the act of reassuring, flattering, cherishing hopes.
Acalanto is also the name of the musical songs used to rock children and babies, they are lullabies, to make the child sleep peacefully. There are many acalantos known as “Boi da Cara Preta”, “Bicho Papão”, and several others that are passed from generation to generation. Just the fact of holding a child to your chest and singing to him to sleep is a lullaby.
Taking into account its meaning, acalanto is a word used in many songs or in various establishments, such as stores that sell products for children, hotels, inns, etc.
Acalanto is also the scientific name for a bird, known as a Chaffinch. Acalanto is a small bird that has a very bright color and is also known for its pleasant song.